Mediation (Select Cases)
Selective divorce mediation in Connecticut — neutral facilitation for parties able to negotiate openly and in good faith.
Selective divorce mediation in Connecticut — neutral facilitation for parties able to negotiate openly and in good faith. Attorney Tara J. Galbo has more than 25 years representing Connecticut clients in mediation (select cases) matters from the firm's Milford office at 88 High Street.
Mediation can be effective when both parties are willing to negotiate in good faith and the relevant facts are largely known. The firm accepts mediation matters selectively, on cases where the process is genuinely appropriate.
What this practice handles
- Pre-filing mediation
- Parenting plan mediation
- Financial settlement discussions
- Memoranda of understanding
Mediation (Select Cases) in Connecticut — step by step
Intake & screening
Mediation only proceeds where both parties can negotiate in good faith and no coercion or undisclosed assets are present.
Disclosure
Both parties exchange complete financial information. Mediation is not a tool to obscure disclosure.
Sessions
Joint sessions work through parenting, support, and property issues. Each party is encouraged to retain independent review counsel.
Memorandum of understanding
Agreed terms are reduced to a memorandum used as the basis for the separation agreement filed with the court.
Cost and timeline — honestly
Single issue (e.g., parenting plan).
Complete settlement framework, multiple sessions.
- Complexity of the marital estate
- Whether independent counsel is engaged for review
- Time required to reach durable agreement
Estimates only — every matter is priced after a paid consultation.
Where these matters are typically heard
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What's the right next step?
Pick the door that matches where you are right now. None of these commit you to anything.
Attorney-reviewed by Tara J. Galbo, Galbo Family Law, LLC · Last reviewed June 2026. This page is general legal information about Connecticut family law and is not legal advice for any specific situation.